City Network
A key output from the Active Travel Strategy is the development of the City Network, which will provide an accessible, safe, coherent and direct active travel network across Glasgow. To be delivered by 2031, the City Network will connect key amenities and drivers of travel such as education, business, retail and culture.
The Connectivity, People and Place: Interim Delivery Plan for the City Network sets out the design standards for the City Network. The proposed routes forming the network have been selected following city-wide screening for width, access to amenities, and achieving at least a medium level of service for route density according to Cycling by Design 2021 guidance.
The Final Delivery Plan for the City Network sets out the phasing of key sections of the network, allowing GCC officers to prioritise design and delivery across the city over a 10 year period. As the overarching network document for the GCC delivery teams, it will also be used to direct funding applications.
The development of the more informal Neighbourhood Network will focus on improvements for walking and wheeling to enable easy everyday active journeys within neighbourhoods, and to make easy connections to the City Network and public transport networks.
The City and Neighbourhood Networks will be co-created as part of Glasgow's Liveable Neighbourhoods programme at a multi-neighbourhood level.
City Network Phase 1: Inner North and South
This first phase, as outlined in the City Network Final Delivery Plan, focuses on the Inner North and South networks. These two distinct geographical areas of Glasgow together will form approximately 56.5km of active travel routes.
Consultants AECOM with Austin-Smith:Lord and WAVEparticle, have been appointed by Glasgow City Council NRS to progress these two project areas to Preliminary Design by the end of 2024.
City Network Phase 1: Connecting Greater Govan
Building on the connectivity benefits of the new Govan-Partick Bridge, the Connecting Greater Govan project will make it more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle in the area.
In addition to providing around 20km of high-quality cycleways, footways will be improved and public realm enhanced. Upgrading of crossing points and road junctions, along with enhancements to street lighting and drainage, are also planned. The new network is also expected to enhance connectivity with local amenities, community greenspace and public transport links.
The proposals for Govan form part of the wider City Network which will provide around 270km of safe, accessible and direct active travel routes across the city. To be delivered by 2031, the network will connect to key amenities and drivers of travel such as education, business, retail and culture.
Consultation
City Network Phase 1: Connecting Greater Govan
Our consultation for the Connecting Greater Govan runs from Monday 11 November to Sunday 1 December 2024.
Community feedback for Connecting Greater Govan will initially be sought on four developed route designs:
- Govan Road (Moss Road - Elder Park - Orkney Street)
- Orkney Street - Broomloan Road - Summertown Road
- Govan Road - Lorne Street (Summertown Road - Paisley Road West)
- Shieldhall Road - Edmiston Drive
Detailed proposals and visualisations, available to view at the City Network: Connecting Greater Govan StoryMap, will include junction alterations, new cycle lanes, widened footways, step-free crossings and placemaking improvements. The designs also include opportunities for improved greenspace, seating areas and a more attractive public realm.
Feedback on these routes is invited through completion of a survey which is available online until 1 December 2024 - with paper copies also available on request.
City Network Phase 1: Inner North and Inner South
The consultation period for the Inner North and South has now concluded and we are currently analysing the survey responses. Stay tuned for updates on our findings and the next steps, including further engagement at each design stage. Meanwhile, the draft route drawings and concept visualisations for the two areas remain available on the City Network: Inner North and South StoryMap.
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- Connectivity, People and Place: Interim Delivery Plan for the City Network (PDF, 11 MB)(opens new window)
- City Network Delivery Plan (PDF, 7 MB)(opens new window)
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